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Rachel Purdon

  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
  • Head of Sustainability
  • Sustainability
  • RICHMOND, GB
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I have worked in sustainability and environmental management since 2013, mainly within the University Sector but now at RBG Kew. Universities have fantastic sustainability networks so it is great to be establishing the same for botanic gardens! Always happy to chat, share ideas and discuss opportunities.

Areas of Expertise
Sustainability
  • Water Saving Expertise
    • Water efficiency
  • Carbon Reduction Expertise
    • Sustainable travel
    • Carbon offsetting
    • Low carbon investments
    • Eliminating fossil fuel and/or deforestation based products from supply chain
  • Energy Saving Expertise
    • Renewable energy
    • Sustainable building construction
    • Sustainable building certification
    • Energy efficiency practices
  • Waste Management Expertise
    • Waste reduction
    • Recycling
    • Single-use plastics
  • Sustainable Food Expertise
    • Food waste reduction
    • Locally sourced food
    • Healthy and sustainable diets
  • Urban Greening Expertise
    • Green walls/roofs
Geographic
  • Geographic Region Expertise
    • Europe
Services
  • Services Available
    • Advice
    • Consultancy
    • Mentorship
    • Partnership opportunity
    • Research
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